Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Coffee Maker

Pros

• Brewing performance & consistency ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Most reviewers agree the KBGV Select brews at proper SCA-approved temperatures and can produce a strong, well-rounded pot, and long-term owners say it delivers consistently great-tasting coffee day after day, though some testing still finds the flavor only average with hints of uneven water distribution compared with cheaper brewers.
• Heating-element power ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.9
  The copper heating system is consistently reported to hit proper brew temperatures, and this review measured roughly 200°F at the shower head (within the 195–205°F target range), supporting its reputation for stable heating, while the hotplate keeps coffee hot and then shuts off automatically after about an hour.
• Recognition & certifications ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  This Moccamaster model is Golden Cup certified by the Specialty Coffee Association and also approved by the European Coffee Brewing Centre, and reviewers like knowing that its brew time and water temperature meet rigorous independent benchmarks for proper extraction at home.
• Speed & time-to-cup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
• Warranty & Customer support ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
• Assembly & Setup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
• Popularity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  The KBGV Select remains a fixture in best drip coffee maker lists, its iconic silhouette is widely copied by Moccamaster style brewers, and reviews often mention its buzzy reputation and fiercely loyal fanbase among serious coffee drinkers.
• Design, ergonomics & footprint ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.5
• Accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  Reviewers appreciate simple extras like the included scoop and starter paper filters, and some also like that the brewer accepts standard number four papers or an optional permanent filter for longer term savings.
• Pot function ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.4
  The independent hotplate automatically adjusts its holding temperature based on the amount brewed, offers high and low settings, and shuts off after about 100 minutes, and owners say it keeps coffee very hot for the full hold time and still pleasantly warm for some time afterwards without excessively stewing the flavor.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.3
• Filter ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.3
  The removable cone shaped filter basket works like a pour over dripper and pairs well with both Moccamaster branded and standard number four paper filters, and reviewers appreciate that the machine ships with a couple of starter papers and can also be used with an optional permanent filter for less waste.
• Overall user experience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.2
  Many users find the Moccamaster quiet and appreciate the simple two switch ritual, fast brew times, and automatic hotplate, and some pour over fans say the straightforward workflow actually converts them to drip coffee, but others note that the nonprogrammable controls, lack of advanced drink options or alerts, smaller fixed reservoir, hot surfaces, and hand wash cleaning keep it from feeling as convenient or foolproof as some cheaper, feature packed machines.
• Capacity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 3.9
  The KBGV Select's 40 ounce water tank can brew a full ten cup pot or, using the half batch mode, an optimised six cup run, giving enough flexibility for solo drinkers and small households even though it holds a bit less coffee than some 50 ounce competitors.